Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Spring fundraisers are a great way to bring your community together while gaining support for your cause. There’s a plethora of seasonal themes to base your fundraisers around that can help you entice your supporters’ giving spirit into full bloom. Bake sale Bake sales are always a delightful way to raise funds for your organization.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

That’s why we’ve pulled together a list of 19 easy fundraisers you can use in between major events to engage your supporters, build community, and—of course—raise some money. All you have to do is gather prizes donated by local businesses and sponsors, then sell low-cost tickets for the chance to win them in your drawing.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Set a fundraising goal to sponsor a nail color on National Nail Polish Day (June 1) in the spirit of Movember. Think a walk-a-thon meets those highway sponsorship programs: Get supporters to sponsor teams at a rate of $X per pound of trash collected. And now, for the ideas: 1. Polish for a Purpose. Bike-a-Thon. Eat for Good.

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sgEngage

MAY 12, 2023

Sponsor ticketing and tracking. To boost revenue for your event and ROI for your sponsors, look for auction software that offers a way to easily track paid and in-kind sponsorships as well as ways to match sponsor contributions to public displays, such as logo sizes. Nonprofit’s website.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 9, 2022

The goal is to give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at your nonprofit so they can see the positive impact you’re having and the difference that volunteers make. Another way to recruit volunteers is to reach out to local businesses and ask if they would be interested in sponsoring a volunteer day or donating supplies for a project.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

Attendees can support your cause by purchasing one-of-a-kind artwork. A cooking contest or bake-off might attract local foodies and aspiring chefs to share their best dishes. According to GolfStatus , golf tournaments attract an affluent demographic that’s attractive to sponsors and has a propensity to give. A road race.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Get creative this year and brainstorm ways you can engage your supporters with a fully virtual or hybrid event, contests, matching gifts, and challenges. As important as donations are, the incredible value of #GivingTuesday is the opportunity to build relationships with your supporters and engage your community.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2021

Get creative this year and brainstorm ways you can engage your supporters with a fully virtual or hybrid event , contests, matching gifts, and challenges. As important as donations are, the incredible value of #GivingTuesday is the opportunity to build relationships with your supporters and engage your community.

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Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

Take some time to send direct messages to these supporters from your Instagram account and encourage them to help grow your following on social media. Knowing that your live event is just the tipping point of engagement with your donors, let’s dive into more post-event tactics you can use to maximize the impact of every event you host.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Now is the time to take a good look at your plans for the final months of the year and find a fun, unique fall fundraiser that will make you and your donors feel comfortable and supported. Ask your supporters to grab a glass of wine and join you to chat using GoogleHangouts, Zoom, or Facetime. Pumpkin Carving Contest.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

And if you’re searching for fun and engaging ways to raise money, auctions and simple online events will get your donors excited to support your organization. Social media is a fast and effective way to reach a wide variety of supporters and potential donors. Looking for more ideas to take your fundraising efforts online?

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CauseVox

APRIL 25, 2022

Relationships built, not just on a one-time gift, but from a foundation of trust in your organization’s methodology and assurance that every donation will make an impact is extremely important for donor satisfaction and ultimately, donor retention. Prep your supporters ahead of time with timely marketing.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 at the 92nd Street Y’s Belfer Center for Innovation and Social Impact in New York City. And don’t forget to use the hashtag #GivingTuesday to publicize your campaign and let supporters know about your involvement. And don’t forget to let your supporters opt-in to texts from your organization.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 24, 2021

The change required major cuts to their programs, a new focus when working with sponsors, and a drive to make it more inclusive for a broader audience. Add a fundraising thermometer to your presentation online and have one presented at your in-person event that will be proof your pre-event fundraising has already impacted the goal.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Choose a local river or lake (get permission first, of course) and watch your daring supporters take the plunge. Family members and friends who prefer to stay dry can also get involved by sponsoring someone’s jump. Cookie decorating contest. Snowman contest. If your climate allows for it, bring your fundraiser outside!

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We at TechSoup are proud to support the important work of nonprofits around the world. To enter the contest, just answer a few questions on our “Success Stories” submission page ! One of our favorite ways to share success stories is through our Local Impact Map (LIM). Alright you got me, I’m in. Great question.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Consider incorporating these tactics to maximize support for your nonprofit: Select a Text-to-Give Provider. Your supporters will receive a link that provides donation amounts and information about your campaign. In this article, we’ll discuss how you can incorporate text-to-give into your fundraising strategy to boost impact.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We at TechSoup are proud to support the important work of nonprofits around the world. One of our favorite ways to share success stories is through our Local Impact Map (LIM). Although there is only one winner in this contest, there are certainly no losers. Sponsored by TechSoup Global (“ Sponsor ”), 435 Brannan St.,

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NetWits

MARCH 7, 2011

Description: As non-profits turn their sights to the social web for mission delivery, advocacy, fundraising and awareness building, more for-profits organizations are supporting charity work with specialized programs and initiatives. Date/Time : 9:30 AM Monday, March 14. Moderator: Frank Barry – Blackbaud. He loves bacon.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Sending messages of support. Be sure to follow your state’s gambling laws, and keep the prize relevant to your impact. Be careful with these types of contests as the motivation behind joining the email list may not be as aligned with the organization, and can lead to lower donation conversions as well as higher unsubscribes.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 1, 2021

Facebook fundraising makes it easy for supporters to show their support of your mission with a quick donation. It is easy to post a link to a crowdfunding platform or to your website’s donation page, but letting supporters give directly through Facebook makes it even easier to capture impulse donors. I get that.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Create Different Ticket Types Your nonprofit’s supporters are not a one-size-fits-all group. And if your supporters are having a bad time just trying to buy tickets for your nonprofit’s next event, they’ll probably just give up right then and there! Use these to build your event ticketing plan and get selling!

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

The DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is back and calling for your best 2011 nonprofit videos! Did your organization create impactful videos in 2011? The 6th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is taking submissions starting February 1st. Last year's contest had nearly 1,400 entries from 821 organizations in 4 countries.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Many sponsors and donors want recognition for their support. In other cases, the organization and the donors want to send a message to other donors that this organization has broad and deep support. A dedicated blog post about a donor’s journey toward supporting the organization. Community impact or commemorative wall.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Keo Savon, the young Cambodian woman supported by Measuring Networked Nonprofit book royalties. I am donating my royalties to support the Sharing Foundation ‘s college education program for young people in Cambodia. My family is sponsoring Keo Savon , who we met this summer in Cambodia.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Create an eye-catching donation form Steward donors with an email campaign Encourage donors to take part in fundraising events Get supporters to fundraise on your behalf with peer-to-peer fundraising Reach donors where they are – on their phones! Your subject line is the first impression your supporters will have of your campaign.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Remember to set a dollar amount goal and periodically post updates throughout the day to let your supporters know how much you’ve raised (and how close you are to your goal). To securea matching gift, start with your closest supporters: your board. Luckily the virtual format gives you a lot of flexibility to make sponsors happy.

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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

That means there is ample opportunity to leverage this day of gift-giving to bring joy to mothers around the world AND make an even greater impact for your organization. Here are a few easy ideas to inspire your supporters to make an impact this Mother’s Day for both moms AND your cause. Jewelry for a Cause. Card Service.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

If you’re worried about getting your donors to participate in your fundraisers, come up with fun, creative ideas that will get your supporters excited enough to spread the word to their friends and family. When the holidays roll around, expand your giving day to celebrate the holidays with your supporters. 8 Days of Giving campaign.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2014

The organization submitting the story with the most innovative and effective usage of a donated TechSoup product will receive the UnoBook tablet AND will be featured as the “Tech 4 Faith” story for an entire month on our Local Impact Map (LIM). Sponsored by TechSoup Global (“ Sponsor ”), 435 Brannan St.,

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 1, 2012

In the report “ How Giving Contests Can Strengthen Nonprofits and Communities ,” sponsored by the Case Foundation and released today, Geoff Livingston analyzes the impact of Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington and the repercussions for other regions and nonprofit communities.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

The organization with the most innovative and effective usage of a donated TechSoup product will receive the Lenovo IdeaPad AND will be featured as the "Youth Impact" story for an entire month on our Local Impact Map (LIM). The July 2014 TechSoup ‘Youth Impact’ Story Challenge (the “Challenge”).

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

The Value-add of Crowdsourcing: For me, the two biggest reasons to include crowdsourcing in your strategic design of community building or contests are: Crowdsourcing invites diversity by encouraging anyone with an idea or interest to participate. How do you keep supporters engaged in creating change over the long haul?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Even if you don't win this month, we would still love to place your organization's story on the Local Impact Map. Sponsored by TechSoup Global (" Sponsor "), 435 Brannan St., c) Grant of Rights to Sponsor. Enter now and don't miss out on the chance to win! Official Rules. October 2, 2014.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2010

Gary Vee , a social media celebrity champion and many others, helped this cause win the contest and receive a grant of $50,000 for Invisible People TV. Social media celebrity charity endorsements with social media rock stars helped raised the visibility of the contest and as a by-product, the different causes. He doesn't pitch.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

TechSoup Global has had a busy year so far with new ventures, exciting contests, and global recognition. The other post, Data Points and Data Agents is about data collection and its impact on the sector. Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest. The TechSoup Digital Storytelling Contest is here! TechSoup for Libraries.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Pull reports on your most active donors and supporters, and send them a special email a few days prior to #GivingTuesday. Are you finding ways to include donors and supporters in your storytelling? Are you offering rewards or hosting a sweeps or contest? Here are five easy ways to make that happen: 1. Give a Sneak Peek.

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